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vbmedicFebruary 28, 2012
WORTH IT$10,400
Scheduled for a Tummy Tuck and breast lift on March 6, 2012. I have been researching MD's for about 3 years and finally found one that I feel confident in. Like many others, pregnancy left me with extra skin. I am 5ft 2 and a bit :), and weigh just under 130. I am extremely excited at this point. Knowing me, I will be extremely nervous the day of.
My husband is very supportive, I know that he can not wait for me to stop "*****ing" about my stomach! I want to be comfortable in my skin again, as well as a bikini! I am T-minus 7 days away and have my pre-op on the 1st. Cross your fingers for me and my recovery as I have to be back to work in 10 days! I know that is going to be tough...
UPDATED FROM vbmedic
6 days pre
I did not say "not worth it" Just so all...
vbmedicFebruary 28, 2012
I did not say "not worth it" Just so all knows, it hasn't been done yet, how do I know?! I will update with pre pics soon. I'm a night shift worker, and it's time again to go in...Hope to hear from others that are having their procedure around my time, it would be nice to compare...
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February 29, 2012
Welcome to RealSelf! Â So glad you are here with us and I look forward to following your journey. Â Just a few more days and you are on your way to the new tummy!
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February 29, 2012
Thank you! I'm very excited at this time, day of, I'm sure I'll be very anxious:) my best friend is going with me, so my Hubby and mom can take care of the kids with their hectic schedules. As the MD is about 2-2.5 hours away, we will be staying in a hotel for a few days before returning...my BF rocks! And she's been mine since 5th grade so she definitely knows me well, lol.
February 29, 2012
Kimmers25 - can you please tell me how to change my "worth it" status? I don't want the negative one up, I haven't even had it done yet:)
March 5, 2012
Hi vbmedic i was just wondering how u changed your not worth it status im trying to change mine and i cant thanks
March 5, 2012
Hi martuck261! I asked Kimmers25 and she changed it for me. I think you can just asks the Community Manager who welcomed you when you started...Hope this helps!
February 29, 2012
OK, pre pics up! My pre op appointment is tomorrow and surgery on Tuesday!! Eeek and Ack!
February 29, 2012
Good Luck :) I am having mine on the 7th, like you am very excitied but nervous. I am sure we will love our results like so many others here. Flat tummy's not far away.
March 1, 2012
I'm very excited for that flat tummy! It will be great to have someone to compare notes with! Good luck:)
March 1, 2012
I look forward to sharing recovery stories with you :) not long now, can't wait. With the time difference we will be going in on the same actuall day ;)
March 1, 2012
That's pretty awesome! I'm home early from work now and am going to catch a few hours of sleep before pre op in the am! Then a fun filled weekend of my daughter's fourth birthday weekend, one more shift Sunday night and then D day! Have a great weekend yourself!
March 3, 2012
It looks like all three of us will be recovering at the same time! I wish the best of luck to you ladies! I am so nervous and excited at the same time!
March 1, 2012
Hello fellow night shifter! I am still in the planning phase... More like obsessing. ;) Best of luck to you!
March 1, 2012
I know how you feel! I've been obsessing for years :) Luckily, I was able to leave tonight and I'll get a few hours of sleep before having to drive for my post op! Good luck choosing!
UPDATED FROM vbmedic
5 days pre
At Pre-op appointment:) Eeek!
vbmedicMarch 1, 2012
At Pre-op appointment:) Eeek!
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March 1, 2012
Hope your appointment went well :0 not long now Yippy!!! It is Friday morning here, Im off for haircut and colour then busy weekend with BBQ at friends tonight, kids weekend sports and another dinner tomorrow. Plan is to keep as busy as possible lol
March 1, 2012
I agree! Making sure the house and yard are ready tomorrow and then my daughter's birthday party at Chuck E Cheese on Sat! I work another shift on Sunday and then will go pick up my friend Monday morning and as Monday is my daughter's real birthday, another dinner! Then.....D day! Hope you have a great time at the BBQ :)
March 2, 2012
Best of luck to you! I have my prep on the day of your surgery! I'm a few weeks behind you (03/29) so I will be following your progress. I'm in FL also, Miami area, it's bikini time year-round here so I'll be glad to be able to wear one without feeling self-conscious. Best of luck to you!
March 2, 2012
You as well! You and I had the same concerns:) Sometimes a little knowledge is a big worry, lol. I am not an ER MD, but I am an ER RN, so we have something in common. I too worry about the possible complications even though I am very low risk...But, I also know how unhappy I have been with my self image. I never worried about what I put on, who was going to see me, etc... I was a high school and college long distance runner, played soccer with a select traveling team, co-ed softball, etc... Then, I blew out my knee, had a couple of surgeries and had two (AMAZING) kids...Did a number on me and my self image. I believe this is something that not only I want, but need. I do live north of you, but am also having my surgery in the Miami area. My bestie and I will be staying down there for a couple of days before coming home...I have my first post op on Thursday and I don't want to have to drive all that far after surgery! I may be pushing things going back to work in 10 days, but my surgeon said I could as long as I don't lift anything/anybody. I work with a great group who knows what I am doing, so that should not be an issue...Best of luck to you as well!!
March 3, 2012
It sounds like we have a lot in common, I rely a lot on the GREAT ER nurses and the fire medics to get a really good feel for what's going on before I see the patient - I have to, in a busy ER. "Is he a chest pain, or a CHEST PAIN?" LOL.
Anyway, I have been a lifelong athlete as well, swimmer, runner, surfer, etc. and have had surgery to shoulders and knees. I came back to work wayyyy before predicted on those - just have a very high pain threshold and was in good physical condition so bounced right back. I know this will be different, I have some vacation days scheduled so I get a few weeks off, 21 days!
I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday, best of luck and keep us posted!
Anyway, I have been a lifelong athlete as well, swimmer, runner, surfer, etc. and have had surgery to shoulders and knees. I came back to work wayyyy before predicted on those - just have a very high pain threshold and was in good physical condition so bounced right back. I know this will be different, I have some vacation days scheduled so I get a few weeks off, 21 days!
I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday, best of luck and keep us posted!
March 3, 2012
YAY! I get mine on the 7th of this month! I am excited to see your updates! I am waiting for my profile to get cleared and you should check mine out too!
Good luck, you will do amazing!
Good luck, you will do amazing!
March 5, 2012
Good luck!!! I'll try my best to post the night I have mine to maybe help you out! I'll have to see how it goes, lol... T-minus 14 hours and counting! Ack!
March 5, 2012
Ok...last shift in the ER before surgery and I am now freaking a tad, lol. I am on break and coming up with all sorts of questions that are now imperative! I just emailed my PS's office. I'm off at 0700, home for two hours of sleep, the off to pick up my bestie so she can go with me.. It's my daughter's actual birthday, so my mom (thank you!) has agreed to do the cooking for dinner. My kids will be spending two nights there as my Hubby (also night shift) is working and I'll be in Miami! I wasnt able to sleep before shift, so I e already been up 19 hours with 4 more to go!! Hoping I'll calm down enough to sleep for a couple before driving the 3 hour round trip in the am!!!
March 5, 2012
Good luck!!! hope all goes well for you, I look forward to seeing your updates :) So excitied 22hrs till theatre for me :) :)
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